Private Equity Profiles and Perspectives: An In-Depth Conversation with Pat Riley and Lukasz Wrona of Akoya Capital
JD Supra: Mergers
OCTOBER 24, 2024
By: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC
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Private equity investments shift upmarket on cash flow
Private Equity Info
DECEMBER 6, 2023
For years, the private equity industry has been moving down market, as firms invest in smaller deals in the middle market and lower middle market. However, our most recent review of the data suggests that trend is reversing.
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Top Private Equity Firms for Associate Opportunities
OfficeHours
JUNE 2, 2023
When you first decide to enter the world of private equity, you will undoubtedly be more overwhelmed than you were when you entered investment banking recruiting. When it comes to investment banking, there are only so many investment banks that you can choose from. GTCR has invested more than $8.5
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Solganick Named Top 10 Lower Middle Market Investment Bank 2024 by Axial
Solganick & Co.
JANUARY 27, 2025
Axials League Tables rank the top investment banks based on their dealmaking activity in the lower middle market. Axial evaluated 400+ investment banks and M&A advisory firms based on a number of factors to determine its ranking. About Solganick Solganick & Co. About Solganick Solganick & Co.
M&A Segment Trends, Seller and Buyer Motivations, and Process Strategies: A Conversation with Robert Meyer at Peakstone Group
JD Supra: Mergers
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Below is his conversation with Robert Meyer, a Managing Director at The Peakstone Group, an investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions advisory and raising capital for middle market clients. Robert has over 20 years of investment banking and private equity. By: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC
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The Role of Private Equity Firms in New York City’s Economic Landscape
OfficeHours
JUNE 6, 2023
Private equity firms play a significant role in the global financial industry, and their presence is particularly pronounced in New York City. Job Creation and Economic Growth: Private equity firms in New York City contribute to job creation and economic growth through their investment activities.
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The New Role of Private Equity Firms
The M&A Lawyer
OCTOBER 26, 2015
The following is a guest post from Nate Nead, an investment banking Director at Merit Harbor Group, LLC. He and the Merit Harbor team work with middle-market business owners looking to grow, acquire or sell companies in the $10mm to $100mm valuation range. He works out of the company’s Seattle office. Less is More.
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FOCUS Investment Banking and FOCUS Capital Partners Strengthen Ties Alongside Ownership Transition
Focus Investment Banking
JANUARY 21, 2025
and Dublin, Ireland January 23, 2025 FOCUS Investment Banking based in the US (the Company) and FOCUS Capital Partners (FCP) based in Ireland have combined ownership and operations to provide best in class investment banking services for middle-market clients. Washington, D.C.
Five Factors Are Driving Private Equity Investment in Middle Market Companies
Chesapeake Corporate Advisors
MAY 24, 2024
trillion in growth and buyout private equity (PE) dry powder has fueled a competitive, but crowded, M&A market for high-quality middle market businesses, even amidst inflationary pressures and elevated interest rates. As of May 2024, the influx of over $1.3
06-12-2023 Newsletter: The Role of Private Equity Firms in New York City’s Economic Landscape
OfficeHours
JUNE 13, 2023
Written by an OfficeHours Top Buyside Coach The presence of private equity firms in New York City contributes to its status as a global financial center by attracting talent, fostering innovation, and driving economic prosperity.
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Bob Lipton Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director in Human Capital Management Team to Expand M&A Services to the Legal Community
Focus Investment Banking
JANUARY 8, 2025
Washington, DC, (January 8, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment banking firm, is pleased to announce that Bob Lipton has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the Human Capital Management (HCM) team.
Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund forms new investment firm Kava Equity Partners
PE Hub
AUGUST 30, 2023
Based in Colorado, Kava Equity will invest in lower middle market companies. The post Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund forms new investment firm Kava Equity Partners appeared first on PE Hub.
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06-22-2023 Newsletter: Navigating Layoffs in Investment Banking
OfficeHours
JUNE 22, 2023
Even PE associates are getting let go We’ve had dozens of laid off investment banking analysts and associates reach out to us for how to navigate a tough job market. More surprisingly, a handful of private equity associates have also reached out about being laid off or being put on performance plans in a tough market.
Lower Middle Market
Wall Street Mojo
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Lower Middle Market Definition The Lower Middle Market (LMM) is a segment formed by companies ranging from $5 million to $50 million in annual revenue. It forms the lower end of the economy’s middle market, mainly small and medium enterprises.
Growth Equity: The Child Prodigy of Private Equity and Venture Capital, or an Artifact of Easy Money?
Mergers and Inquisitions
MARCH 13, 2024
Over the past few decades, growth equity (GE) has gone from an afterthought to a major asset class for huge investment firms. Others would counter that growth equity’s rapid ascent was mostly due to the easy money that persisted between 2008 and 2021. The Top Growth Equity Firms Why Did Growth Equity Get So Popular?
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10-16-2023 Newsletter: So you want to pursue a role in Private Equity?
OfficeHours
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Learn more from our leading Private Equity Course! Applicable to Investment Banking Analysts and Beyond! These discussions might reaffirm your interest in Investment Banking as a perfect fit, or they could steer you in a completely different direction. Is Private Equity Right for You? Just do it.
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Private Equity Roundtable: State of the Lower Middle Market
SDR Ventures
AUGUST 24, 2022
Roundtable Overview During a recent virtual roundtable hosted by GF Data, SDR’s Scott Mitchell joined fellow M&A professionals to discuss the state of lower-middle market M&A and private capital markets. The post Private Equity Roundtable: State of the Lower Middle Market appeared first on SDR Ventures.
Mizuho Eyes Bigger Slice of U.S. Middle Market
The Deal
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
middle market for expansion and will continue to evaluate acquisitions following a pair of high-profile deals in the past two years. market is to be in the top 10,” said Michal Katz, head of the investment and corporate banking unit at Mizuho Americas LLC. “We Capstone, too, has a penchant for middle market deals.
Private Equity Value Creation: Equally Viable Alternative to PE Deal Teams?
Mergers and Inquisitions
MAY 15, 2024
Private equity value creation came on my radar a few years ago when I noticed something: Even though traditional PE deal roles were not doing well, “operational” or “value creation” teams still seemed to be recruiting. What Does the Private Equity Value Creation Team Do in Real Life? Why is PE Value Creation Suddenly “Hot”?
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Exploring the Profile of a Typical Buyer for Lower Middle Market Businesses
GillAgency
AUGUST 30, 2023
When it comes to lower middle market businesses, a specific segment of the market emerges as the typical buyer. Private Equity Firms: One of the most common types of buyers for lower middle market businesses are private equity firms.
Investment Banker Salary and Bonus Report: 2022 Update
Mergers and Inquisitions
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
I did not expect to revisit investment banker salary and bonus data for a while, but the banks ruined my plans by changing base salaries multiple times in less than a year. But the true inflation rate is likely at 10-20%, and global investment banking fees were up by even higher percentages! What Happened to Investment Banking Fees?
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06-30-2023 Newsletter: Mastering the Paper LBO: A Crucial Part of the Private Equity Interview Process
OfficeHours
JUNE 30, 2023
Are you preparing for upcoming private equity interviews? If so, understanding the mechanics of a leveraged buyout is paramount… Paper LBOs are an important part of any private equity interview. To go from equity value to enterprise value, add the net debt (debt minus cash) of the company to equity value.
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Where to find fintech investment
Growth Business
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Other than the US and India, there is no other country attracting the numbers of VC investment in the sector. It invests in early-stage companies in software, SaaS, healthcare, fintech, security and media. Its UK funds primarily invest at Series A through to Series C, and typically lead rounds with cheques between £2m and £10m.
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The Acquisitions Pilot Project: A Solution For 1st Time Buyers to Buy Lower Markets and Sell A Roll-Up
How2Exit
JUNE 16, 2024
E223: The Acquisitions Pilot Project: A Solution For 1st Time Buyers to Buy Lower Markets and Sell A Roll-Up - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Roger Best is a seasoned professional with a diverse background spanning mechanical engineering, law, and private equity.
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Private Equity in China: The Worst of Both Worlds?
Mergers and Inquisitions
AUGUST 16, 2023
As with investment banking in Hong Kong , I can summarize private equity in China in one sentence: “If you’re not Chinese, don’t even think about it, and even if you are Chinese, it’s best if you have great connections within the CCP and want to stay in China long-term.”
08-18-2023 Newsletter: From Student Athlete/IB/PE to Incoming MBA
OfficeHours
AUGUST 18, 2023
We are excited to host a FORMER MENTEE of ours who will speak about his experience TODAY AT 12PM ET regarding how he transitioned from a student-athlete to Investment Banker to Private Equity Associate and now an Incoming MBA ! Is Private Equity Right for You? billion in aggregate committed capital.
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Industrials Private Equity: The Best Place for Old-School Deals at Reasonable Multiples?
Mergers and Inquisitions
JULY 31, 2024
If you ever tire of the hype around tech, industrials private equity might be an ideal hiding spot. Morgan’s acquisition of Carnegie Steel in 1901 – was an industrials private equity deal. Table Of Contents Industrials Private Equity Defined What Has Drawn Private Equity Firms to Industrials Companies?
Global M&A Private Equity Trends
Focus Investment Banking
JUNE 12, 2023
Thriving US Middle Market Fundraising and Resilient Private Equity Regarding Global M&A Private Equity Trends, looking at the positive news, the US middle-market fundraising landscape remained stable throughout 2022, with 156 funds closing at an aggregate value of $133.5 trillion as of June 30, 2022.
PRESS RELEASE: TKO Miller, LLC Expands Capabilities With Three New Hires
TKO Miller
JUNE 21, 2023
TKO Miller, LLC, a middle-market investment banking firm based in Milwaukee, WI, announced three new additions to its team. in Finance, Summa Cum Laude, as well as a Certificate in Investment Management, both from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. MILWAUKEE, WI. – Griffin Oleszczuk, J.D., Noah holds a B.B.A
FOCUS Investment Banking Named a Top Industrials Sector M&A Advisor
Focus Investment Banking
JUNE 21, 2024
Washington, DC, (June 21, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, has been recognized as a leading M&A advisor in the industrials sector. For more information, visit www.focusbankers.com.
How to Get an Investment Banking Internship
Mergers and Inquisitions
DECEMBER 20, 2023
If you want to know how to get an investment banking internship, it’s simple: Start very, very early and have a great “Plan B” if something goes wrong. By the time internship applications open in Year 2 of university – whether that’s in the middle or beginning (!) You could also consider investing or case competitions.
Investment Banking in Singapore: The Best Gateway to Asia for the Non-Chinese?
Mergers and Inquisitions
MAY 10, 2023
I’ve found that two main groups care about investment banking in Singapore : Students who are from Southeast Asia and are considering whether they want to work in Singapore, NY, London, or other places. It’s just that it’s smaller than you might expect, which means a lower investment banking headcount than true financial centers.
Investment Banking in Dubai: The New York of the Middle East?
Mergers and Inquisitions
JUNE 21, 2023
Investment banking in Dubai stands out for attracting remarkable hype on social media. It’s almost like the city has its own PR department and never-ending marketing campaign. If you’re interested in the Middle East or have connections to the region, all this hype has probably made you wonder about finance careers there.
FOCUS Investment Banking Named a Top Industrial Industry M&A Advisor
Focus Investment Banking
JUNE 19, 2023
Washington, DC, (June 19, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, has been recognized as a leading M&A advisor in the industrial industry.
The Complete Guide to Technology Private Equity
Mergers and Inquisitions
MAY 17, 2023
Ever since the 2008 financial crisis, there has been massive hype about both private equity and technology. Over the past few decades, technology private equity has gone from “barely existing” to representing the largest single sector in PE by both deal value and deal count. Why Did PE Firms Start Buying Tech Companies?
Platform or Bolt-on: Two Different, Compelling Paths of Private Equity Investment
Chesapeake Corporate Advisors
AUGUST 16, 2024
Private equity (PE) firms are investing in middle market businesses at a healthy pace despite a high interest rate environment that makes it more costly to finance deals. First, Some PE Fundamentals PE investment in the middle market is defined by a fairly common set of criteria.
Do middle-market businesses need an ESG strategy?
Focus Investment Banking
AUGUST 6, 2023
Moreover, “a strong ESG proposition can enhance investment returns by allocating capital to more promising and more sustainable opportunities.” The post Do middle-market businesses need an ESG strategy? appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. It can also engender government support.”
The Full Guide to Healthcare Private Equity, from Careers to Contradictions
Mergers and Inquisitions
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
When you hear the words “healthcare private equity,” two thoughts probably come to mind: Wait a minute, isn’t healthcare a risky/growth-oriented sector? They do not invest in risky biotech startups attempting to cure cancer (at least not within their traditional PE portfolios). Why do PE firms operate there?
Intrepid Expands its Consumer Practice with Dominic Rispoli Joining to Lead its Lifestyle Brands Practice
Intrepid Banker Insights
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Intrepid Investment Bankers Intrepid Expands its Consumer Practice with Dominic Rispoli Joining to Lead its Lifestyle Brands Practice Intrepid Investment Bankers announced it hired Dominic Rispoli as Managing Director and Head of Lifestyle Brands. Dominic will be based in Intrepids New York office.
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FOCUS Investment Banking Named a Top Consumer Industry M&A Advisor
Focus Investment Banking
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Washington, DC, (October 2, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, has been recognized as a leading M&A advisor in the consumer industry. For more information, visit www.focusbankers.com.
P10 Completes Acquisition of Qualitas Funds, a Leading European Lower-Middle Market Alternative Investment Solutions Provider
Global Newswire by Notified: M&A
APRIL 7, 2025
NYSE: PX) (P10 or the Company), a leading private markets solutions provider, today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Qualitas Equity Funds SGEIC, S.A. DALLAS, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- P10, Inc.
Periculum Advises Revelant Technologies in Recapitalization and Growth Equity Investment by Inoca Capital Partners, LLC.
Periculum Capital
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Periculum Capital Company, LLC (“Periculum”) is pleased to announce it has advised Revelant Technologies (“Revelent” “Company”), a leading Mulesoft implementation and integration partner, in its recapitalization and growth equity investment by Inoca Capital Partners, LLC. appeared first on Periculum Capital.
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10-31-2023 Newsletter: October 31st PROMO!
OfficeHours
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Check out our Private Equity Curriculum Celebrating 10/31 with LIMITED ACCESS to $10.31 Our flagship program has placed mentees into most major private equity firms since launching in 2020. You’ve got your dream private equity! But that is just the first step of the private equity journey.
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FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Celito in its Growth Investment from M/C Partners
Focus Investment Banking
JUNE 1, 2023
The investment marks an important milestone in Celito's journey as it accelerates its expansion plans. The partnership continues M/C's commitment to investing in promising companies to drive growth and build long-term value. With their investment, we will confidently grow our business to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
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